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Hog Factor Winner – Wave of Success after Award

Hog Factor Winner – Wave of Success after Award
Only a few months have passed since Nina Mesitz won the lighting programming competition "Hog Factor" at Prolight + Sound. Together with her team “Status Cue,” the Graz-based trainee was able to win over the jury. In terms of her career, this is an event that has opened many doors for the young Austrian. “You…
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Austrian Audio: “Prolight + Sound as Debut For Our Brand”

Austrian Audio: “Prolight + Sound as Debut For Our Brand”
Every year at Prolight + Sound the latest products and innovations are presented. But companies also use the industry event to present themselves and their products and services. Austrian Audio was founded just over a year ago and will be taking part in the trade fair as an exhibitor for the first time in 2019.…
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Prolight + Sound 2019: Ticket Sales has Begun

Prolight + Sound 2019: Ticket Sales has Begun
It’s a highlight every year: the leading trade fair for event technology in Frankfurt. Prolight + Sound has been attracting the event industry the trade fair city of Frankfurt since 2001. Innovations, talks by specialist, and impressive shows will be presented here in 2019 as well. Whoever doesn’t want to miss out on this industry…
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Sinus Award 2019 – Project Submissions Now Open

Sinus Award 2019 – Project Submissions Now Open
The registration deadline has been announced! Companies and professionals from the event industry can now apply for the “Sinus - Systems Integration Award 2019.” Visionary projects in the field of audiovisual communication can be submitted until November 18, 2018. For almost fifteen years now, this award has been an important sign of recognition for the…
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New Platform: book a DJ at Discjockey.de

New Platform: book a DJ at Discjockey.de
Events have a special charm when the music in the background isn’t coming from an MP3 player, but a live DJ instead. Yet finding the right DJ isn’t always easy. To help you simplify the choice of DJs, the Berufsverband Discjockey e.V.(BVD e.V.) created a site, discjockey.de, where DJs can be found and booked. DJ…
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Neumann.Berlin Releases Anniversary Bundle

Neumann.Berlin Releases Anniversary Bundle
Together with Sennheiser, George Neumann, the world’s leading producer of studio microphones, is releasing a special bundle to celebrate its 90 years of existence: the microphone system evolution wireless ew 500 G4 is currently available with the Neumann true condenser capsule KK 205. The capsule heads were previously reserved for the Sennheiser 2000, 6000 and…
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Young Talent Wanted at SGM New Talents Award

Young Talent Wanted at SGM New Talents Award
Presenting your own light show to a large audience? Now this is possible for young lighting designers at the 1st SGM New Talent Award. For the first time, the successful provider of professional lighting technology, SGM Germany, is looking for the most creative and best young talents in event lighting design. Winners selected by four-person…
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Opus Award 2019 – Apply Now for the German Stage Prize

Opus Award 2019 – Apply Now for the German Stage Prize
In addition to innovative products, presentations by international industry experts and networking, the award ceremonies are an important part of Prolight + Sound. The Opus - German Stage Award has been one of the most important awards in the industry since 2002. In order to honor original projects, productions and creative minds in the area…
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Swiss Light Distributor EMC opens Showroom

Swiss Light Distributor EMC opens Showroom
The Swiss Light distributor and general importor Electric Claudio Merlo (ECM) has successfully opened its new location for showroom and training. Around one hundred people experienced product presentations, talks, and an entertainment program at the “open house” premiere in September. Central location for light experts With the new showroom, the Swiss lighting scene receives a…
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Laser Safety Seminar For Shows

Laser Safety Seminar For Shows
Laser shows are spectacular: they thrill with their lighting effects, which produce graphics, writing or 3D objects. As fascinating as laser shows can be, incorrect usage can quickly become dangerous for the audience and artists. In order to make laser shows safe, there are additional rules – and an independent laser safety officer. Safety and…
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Video Review PRG Live Entertainment Award 2018

Video Review PRG Live Entertainment Award 2018
This year’s Prolight + Sound was opened festively with the PRG Live Entertainment Award (LEA) on April 9, 2018. This gave participants the opportunity to experience live acts, the fortunate winner, and important celebrities from the entertainment industry. The LEA has been presenting excellent event industry achievements in the DACH region. LEA 2018 – full…
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60 Truckloads of Infrastructure for Ed Sheeran Concert

60 Truckloads of Infrastructure for Ed Sheeran Concert
For many fans, an Ed Sheeran concert is an extraordinary event. The British singer-songwriter regularly draws over a hundred thousand fans to his concerts. The biggest concert in Europe on his current tour was at the end of July at the trotting course in Hamburg’s Bahrenfeld district. The logistical effort was immense: using 60 truckloads…
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Area Four Industries starts Internet TV Channel

Area Four Industries starts Internet TV Channel
How is a burden calculation carried out for temporary structures? What regulations apply for temporary roof systems? Such questions are now addressed on the new Internet TV channel from Area Four Industries. The world’s largest manufacturer of aluminum trusses and scaffolding constructions has initiated the first online video platform about trusses and rigging. Hints, Tricks…
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Layher develops flexible video wall system

Layher develops flexible video wall system
Watch parties of sports events, open air concerts or festivals all cannot be realized without video walls. Huge LED displays makes it possible for everyone in the audience to have a view of the artists and athletes – and give the artists yet another surface for their creative shows. Layher has developed a flexible video…
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Fairconstruction: “Length times width times height”– Within that almost everything is possible”

Fairconstruction: “Length times width times height”– Within that almost everything is possible”
There isn’t just innovative technology at Prolight + Sound, frequently the exhibitors‘ stands are fascinating and worth a look. However, impressive trade fair presentations don’t get made by themselves. The people at Fairconstruction support the planning, conception, organization and realization of trade fair presentations. As a company affiliated with Messe Frankfurt, they are at home…
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MA Lighting and Claypaky at the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards

MA Lighting and Claypaky at the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards
High-powered TV shows need a special atmosphere. Especially when if it is an award ceremony like the Amadeus Austrian Music Awards. MA Lighting and Claypaky supports the production in order to cast Austria’s greatest national music award in the best light. Matthias Frank: "I’m convinced by perfect optics" At the awards, lighting designer and light…
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